The United States sees the most earthquakes along the West Coast and Alaska, with notable activity in Oklahoma, Hawaii and the New Madrid zone. The map above shows volcanoes in United States (USA), with type, status and elevation. Volcano data is sourced from the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program and partners.
Whether you are looking for a map of active volcanoes in United States, the highest or biggest volcano, a list of every volcano, or whether any volcano is erupting right now, this page covers it. For real-time volcano and eruption alerts in United States - alongside live earthquakes - the free QuakeMate volcano & earthquake app sends push notifications the moment activity is detected nearby.
Volcanoes in United States
Show the full list of 58 volcanoes
- RainierStratovolcano 路 Dendrochronology 路 4,392 m
- ShastaStratovolcano 路 Historical 路 4,317 m
- San Francisco Volcanic FieldCinder cone 路 Dendrochronology 路 3,850 m
- AdamsStratovolcano 路 Tephrochronology 路 3,742 m
- HoodStratovolcano 路 Historical 路 3,426 m
- Mammoth MountainCinder cone 路 Holocene 路 3,369 m
- BakerStratovolcano 路 Historical 路 3,285 m
- Glacier PeakStratovolcano 路 Tephrochronology 路 3,213 m
- JeffersonStratovolcano 路 Varve Count 路 3,199 m
- Lassen Volcanic CenterStratovolcano 路 Historical 路 3,187 m
- Three SistersComplex volcano 路 Radiocarbon 路 3,159 m
- South SisterComplex volcano 路 Radiocarbon 路 3,157 m
- Golden Trout CreekVolcanic field 路 Tephrochronology 路 2,886 m
- Markagunt PlateauVolcanic field 路 Dendrochronology 路 2,840 m
- YellowstoneCaldera 路 Tephrochronology 路 2,805 m
- Mono-Inyo CratersLava dome 路 Radiocarbon 路 2,796 m
- BachelorStratovolcano 路 Tephrochronology 路 2,763 m
- Inyo CratersLava dome 路 Radiocarbon 路 2,629 m
- Zuni-BanderaVolcanic field 路 Anthropology 路 2,550 m
- St. HelensStratovolcano 路 Historical 路 2,549 m
- Crater LakeCaldera 路 Radiocarbon 路 2,487 m
- NewberryShield volcano 路 Radiocarbon 路 2,434 m
- Medicine LakeShield volcano 路 Radiocarbon 路 2,412 m
- Coso Volc FieldLava dome 路 Holocene 路 2,400 m
- Red HillVolcanic field 路 Unknown 路 2,300 m
- DotseroMaar 路 Radiocarbon 路 2,230 m
- Tumble ButtesCinder cone 路 Holocene 路 2,191 m
- Davis LakeVolcanic field 路 Radiocarbon 路 2,163 m
- Bald KnollCinder cone 路 Holocene 路 2,135 m
- Mono Lake Volcanic FieldCinder cone 路 Tephrochronology 路 2,121 m
- BelknapShield volcano 路 Radiocarbon 路 2,095 m
- Craters of the MoonCinder cone 路 Radiocarbon 路 2,005 m
- Cinnamon ButteCinder cone 路 Holocene 路 1,958 m
- Indian HeavenShield volcano 路 Radiocarbon 路 1,806 m
- Black Rock DesertVolcanic field 路 Radiocarbon 路 1,800 m
- CarrizozoCinder cone 路 Holocene 路 1,731 m
- Squaw Ridge FieldVolcanic field 路 Holocene 路 1,711 m
- Devils GardenVolcanic field 路 Holocene 路 1,698 m
- Sand Mountain FieldCinder cone 路 Radiocarbon 路 1,664 m
- Eagle Lake FieldFissure vent 路 Holocene 路 1,652 m
- Hell's Half AcreShield volcano 路 Radiocarbon 路 1,632 m
- Twin ButtesCinder cone 路 Holocene 路 1,631 m
- Wapi Lava FieldShield volcano 路 Radiocarbon 路 1,597 m
- Uinkaret FieldVolcanic field 路 Holocene 路 1,555 m
- Four Craters Lava FieldVolcanic field 路 Holocene 路 1,501 m
- Lavic LakeVolcanic field 路 Holocene 路 1,495 m
- Black Butte Crater Lava FieldCinder cone 路 Holocene 路 1,478 m
- Jordan CratersVolcanic field 路 Holocene 路 1,473 m
- Santa ClaraVolcanic field 路 Holocene 路 1,465 m
- Clear Lake Volcanic FieldVolcanic field 路 Holocene 路 1,439 m
- Diamond CratersVolcanic field 路 Holocene 路 1,435 m
- West CraterVolcanic field 路 Radiocarbon 路 1,329 m
- Big CaveShield volcano 路 Holocene 路 1,259 m
- Soda LakesLava dome 路 Pleistocene-Fumarol 路 1,251 m
- Brushy ButteShield volcano 路 Holocene 路 1,174 m
- Blue Lake CraterMaar 路 Radiocarbon 路 1,136 m
- Ubehebe CratersMaar 路 Holocene 路 752 m
- Salton ButtesCinder cone 路 Holocene 路 -40 m
Volcanoes in United States: frequently asked questions
How many volcanoes are there in United States?
United States has 58 volcanoes in the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program database, of which 27 have Holocene or historical eruptions. See the full list and interactive map above.
How many active volcanoes are in United States?
27 volcanoes in United States are considered active (eruptions in the Holocene period or recorded history). Each volcano's status, type and elevation is listed above.
What is the highest volcano in United States?
The highest volcano in United States in our database is Rainier, at 4,392 m. Tap it on the map or list above for details.
Are there active volcanoes in United States right now?
United States has 27 historically active volcanoes. For current eruption status and elevated-alert volcanoes, QuakeMate shows live USGS/HANS and Smithsonian alerts at quakemate.app/volcanoes - and the free iOS app sends volcano and earthquake alerts in real time.
Is United States volcanic?
The United States sees the most earthquakes along the West Coast and Alaska, with notable activity in Oklahoma, Hawaii and the New Madrid zone.
Where can I see a map of volcanoes in United States?
The interactive map above plots every volcano in United States with its type, status and elevation, alongside recent earthquakes and tectonic plates. It is sourced from the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program.
Is there an app to track volcanoes and eruptions in United States?
Yes. QuakeMate is a free iOS app that maps the volcanoes of United States alongside live earthquakes and tsunami warnings, with real-time alerts for elevated volcano activity and nearby quakes. Download it at quakemate.app/download.
Other hazards in United States
Track volcanoes & earthquakes in United States
QuakeMate maps volcanoes alongside live earthquakes and tsunami warnings - free on iOS.